Biography

Andy Beilfuss is the national chair of Quarles & Brady's Franchise & Distribution industry team. Andy is a leading attorney on issues that affect businesses' getting products to market, with extensive experience assisting franchise entities, manufacturers, specialty retailers, sales representatives, and distributors in reaching their business and legal goals. He is also the founder and chair of the International Franchise Association’s Wisconsin Franchised Business Network.

Andy focuses his practice primarily on litigation in the franchise and product marketing and distribution context, but he also frequently advises clients on contract drafting and regulatory matters, including guidance on product distribution, state and federal franchise laws, the Uniform Commercial Code, terms and conditions of sale and state distribution, and relationship laws. He also has experience beyond franchising and distribution, handling complex commercial disputes in various state courts, federal courts, arbitrations, mediations, and administrative hearings. He has been involved in all aspects of litigation, including pre-lawsuit negotiations, motion practice, trial preparation, actual trial, and post-trial motions, in multiple business sectors. Additionally, Andy has appellate experience in both state and federal appellate courts.

Andy’s approach to helping clients is driven by a combination of legal and advanced business education and experience, as he earned a master’s degree in Business and worked for two Fortune 50 companies before becoming an attorney. This gives him the rare ability to understand the intersection of business and legal issues facing clients, which in turn enables him to craft solutions that are cost effective and practical for his nationwide client base.

Intern to the Honorable David T. Prosser of the Wisconsin Supreme Court

Intern to the Honorable Richard J. Sankovitz of the Milwaukee County Circuit Court

Legal Research and Writing (Graduate Assistant)

Professional Recognition

Listed in The Best Lawyers in America® (2015–present: Commercial Litigation, Franchise Law)

Recognized by Franchise Times magazine as one of the top 100 franchise lawyers in the United States, in its annual Legal Eagles listing — one of the youngest attorneys ever to be so designated (2014–present)